Aaron Craft

Best way to sum up Aaron Craft's last year: He was smart enough to know what he didn't know about pro basketball. Craft went unselected in the 2014 NBA draft despite an accomplished career as Ohio State's point guard. He was an intense defender over four college seasons who averaged 9.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.5 steals his senior season. But he wasn't ready to be an NBA player. He might not ever make it, and that's OK because Craft has options. A former valedictorian of his high school class, Craft has explored the possibility of entering medical school. But for now he's still chasing basketball as a career. After spending last season with the Golden...

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Best way to sum up Aaron Craft's last year: He was smart enough to know what he didn't know about pro basketball. Craft went unselected in the 2014 NBA draft despite an accomplished career as Ohio State's point guard. He was an intense defender over...

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In Shannon Ryan's predicted order of finish.
Wisconsin
2013-14 record: 30-8, 12-6 Big Ten (T-2nd).
Big Ten tournament: Lost to Michigan State in the semifinals.
NCAA tournament: Lost to Kentucky in the Final Four.
Key players: Center Frank Kaminsky...

The Big Ten had an impressive 2013-14 season as three teams advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament.
This season's the conference might not be so gaudy on top but it has a stronger middle, which some could argue makes for a tougher league.
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CORAL GABLES — Add a few more honors to Shane Larkin's pile.
The Miami sophomore was named to the Associated Press All-American second-team on Monday. Later, he landed on the John R. Wooden All-American team. Only 10 players made that cut.A week ago,...